Friday, November 13, 2015

Those wishing to donate to Fulton County District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr.’s “Blanket Atlanta with Love” Drive will have additional opportunities to do so. The drive, which collects coats and blankets to help those who are in need during the holiday season, has been extended and will now end November 23rd, 2015. In addition, another collection site for blankets, coats, ponchos, and other cold weather clothing has been added at the Suite Lounge; 375 Luckie Street NW; Atlanta, GA 30313.

The drive will culminate with the distribution of the new and gently used goods collected and pre-Thanksgiving dinner provided by Chick-Fil-A at the Atlanta Recovery Center, 169 Trinity Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 on November 24th from 5pm to 7pm.

The new location is in addition to the following, previously announced, locations in Fulton County:

Those seeking more information on this event can reach the office of District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. at www.fultoncommission5.com. The event can be shared on social media via the hashtag #BlanketAtlantaWithLove.